The Union Health Ministry has greenlit the start of MBBS courses at five new medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh. This decision also includes increasing the number of MBBS seats from 50 to 100 at Kanpur Dehat and Lalitpur medical colleges. In total, 600 new MBBS seats have been added for the academic year 2024-25, raising the overall count of MBBS seats in the state to 11,200. This includes 5,150 seats in government colleges and 6,050 in private institutions. Earlier, seven new medical colleges received recognition, each approved for 100 seats. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath played a key role in securing this approval after discussions with Union Health Minister JP Nadda.
The Union Health Ministry has recently given the green light for the start of MBBS courses at five new medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh. Additionally, the number of MBBS seats at the existing medical colleges in Kanpur Dehat and Lalitpur has been doubled from 50 to 100.
This expansion adds 600 new MBBS seats, bringing the total for the upcoming academic year of 2024-25 to 1,200 extra spots. In total, Uttar Pradesh now has 11,200 MBBS seats, with 5,150 available in government colleges and 6,050 in private institutions.
Earlier this year, seven new medical colleges were recognized, each approved to offer 100 MBBS seats, except for Kanpur Dehat and Lalitpur, which were initially set at 50. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath had discussions with Union Health Minister JP Nadda, leading to the recognition of these new colleges after an appeal by their principals to the National Medical Commission.
Kinjal Singh, the DG of Medical Education, shared that the department recently submitted a request to the Union Health Ministry, advocating for 100 MBBS seats at several autonomous state medical colleges, including those in Auraiya, Chandauli, Gonda, Lakhimpur Kheri, and Kaushambi. The ministry approved this request, allowing each of these colleges to offer 100 MBBS seats.
Tags: Uttar Pradesh, MBBS Courses, Medical Colleges, Education News, Yogi Adityanath, Union Health Ministry
What is the news about MBBS seats in Uttar Pradesh?
The Centre has announced an increase of 600 MBBS seats for medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh.
Why is this change important?
This increase helps address the shortage of doctors in the state and provides more opportunities for students to study medicine.
Which colleges will get these additional seats?
The specific colleges have not been mentioned yet, but the new seats will be added to existing medical colleges in Uttar Pradesh.
When will these additional seats be available?
The new MBBS seats will be available for the upcoming academic year, allowing more students to apply.
How will this affect students seeking admission?
More MBBS seats mean more chances for students to get into medical college, making it easier for them to pursue their dream of becoming doctors.
